Emergency Management and Homeland Security - Cybersecurity Policy and Management

Overview

The Emergency Management and Homeland Security - Cybersecurity Policy and Management MA program from Arizona State University provides motivated students with knowledge, skills and abilities to assume leadership, key management and other key operational positions with public sector agencies (or related private sector organizations) with responsibilities related to managing cybersecurity hazards in the area of homeland security, emergency management, critical infrastructure protection, risk management and other related fields.

Students serve and promote stronger and more resilient communities across public, private or nonprofit sector organizations. The program emphasizes a blended approach of practical knowledge and broader integrative thinking about the complex societal challenges of the 21st century. Its core values of collaboration between practitioners, faculty and students, public service, commitment to diversity, critical thinking and evidence-based assessment are all central to promoting informed and effective leadership.

Career Opportunities

Graduates with a Master of Arts in emergency management and homeland security with the cybersecurity policy and management concentration have a wide range of career opportunities, and management of cyber-related hazards cuts across a broad set of professional areas. The following list illustrates the types of career. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions.

Career examples include:

• crisis manager - corporate operations
• emergency management director
• emergency preparedness coordinator or specialist
• information security analyst
• logistics coordinator or manager
• security manager - corporate operations
• security operations center manager